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When and where did people start using beds with legs, as opposed to some sort of mat for sleeping on the floor?

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Why do/did some royalty refer to themselves with plural pronouns?

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Why were swordsmen taught to wield a sword in their left hand? Were more people left handed?

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I'm a Catholic who committed suicide in western continental Europe around 1600-1800. What kind of funeral can I expect?

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Was it actually normal/common for a sheriff in a typical Western settlement town to have a star badge?

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How has love historically figured into marriage?

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How common/socially acceptable was it for a Japanese feudal lord/lady/family member to marry a vassal?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When and where did people start using beds with legs, as opposed to some sort of mat for sleeping on the floor?	195
Why do/did some royalty refer to themselves with plural pronouns?	22
Why were swordsmen taught to wield a sword in their left hand? Were more people left handed?	8
I'm a Catholic who committed suicide in western continental Europe around 1600-1800. What kind of funeral can I expect?	4
Was it actually normal/common for a sheriff in a typical Western settlement town to have a star badge?	2
How has love historically figured into marriage?	1
How common/socially acceptable was it for a Japanese feudal lord/lady/family member to marry a vassal?	0